Sapporo and Hakodate New Year suggestions

Hey guys,

So I'll be getting into Sapporo on the 31st December and heading down to Hakodate before heading back to Tokyo on Jan 5th. How should I split up my days between those two cities? 3 in Sapporo, 2 in Hakodate or the other way around and which places has more things to see/do at this time of the year? Any suggestions of things to do would be great too.

Thanks in advanced.

Hokkaido in the snow is very beautiful, I would recommend to rent a car and drive around for a day.

1) I do not suggest you drive in winter unless you have very experience in winter driving. Quite DANGER.
2) 2 days 1 night in Hakodate is quite enough. It takes over 3 hours to get there from Sapporo by Shinkansen.
If your flight okay, I suggest you go there when you land in airport.
Otherwise, go there next day.
3) stay 3 or 4 nights in Sapporo. Many places you can visit there.
4) Otaru can be one-day-trip. No need to stay night.

You need to check your schedule and hotel booking , and check the train schedule too.

DAVID HK